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10-26-2023 Can a SaaS Startup Save Tech's Dismal Diversity Track Record?

PLUS: 'Rest of World' Takes an Interesting Look at Social Media’s Influence on Elections in 2024

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Lisa D. Sparks
October 26, 2023

There’s lots coming up in the world of tech in the next few weeks. Be sure to check out our ‘Events: What’s Happening in Tech’ section for three upcoming events in AI laws, the world of finance, and Apple.

Today’s Top 5 News Stories in Tech, Race, and Gender

50inTech believes it’s time to measure diversity with KPIs | TechCrunch

Tech employees who are in charge of diversity, equity and inclusion are tired. They have been talking with internal stakeholders and promoting diversity

techcrunch.com/2023/10/26/50intech-believes-its-time-to-measure-diversity-with-kpis

2/ Interesting Look at Social Media’s Influence on Elections in 2024

What do platforms actually want out of elections?

Nobody seems to know.

restofworld.org/2023/exporter-what-big-tech-platforms-want-from-international-elections

3/ Quick Roundup on Legal Action to Cure Mental Health Challenges in Social Media-Hooked Teens

What the Meta mental health lawsuit is about | Semafor

More than two dozen states filed a lawsuit against Meta, alleging that Facebook and Instagram are fueling a teen mental health crisis.

www.semafor.com/article/10/25/2023/meta-states-lawsuit-kids-addiction-facebook-instagram

4/ Kids’ Faces Off Limits on Face Search Engine PimEyes

Face Search Engine PimEyes Blocks Searches of Children’s Faces

The change came in response to worries that the service could be used nefariously by a stranger.

www.nytimes.com/2023/10/23/technology/pimeyes-blocks-searches-childrens-faces.html

5/ ️Social Media Giants Look to Gain Licenses to Sell Online in Indonesia

Exclusive: TikTok, YouTube, Meta eye Indonesia e-commerce licenses- sources

TikTok and YouTube are considering joining Meta in applying for e-commerce licenses in Indonesia after Southeast Asia's largest economy banned online shopping on social media platforms, people familiar with the discussions said.

www.reuters.com/technology/tiktok-youtube-meta-eye-indonesia-e-commerce-licenses-sources-2023-10-26

Events: What’s Happening in Tech

Kuo: 'M3 Series MacBook Pro' to Be Focus of Apple's October 30 Event

Apple's upcoming "Scary Fast" event will focus on the M3 series MacBook Pro models, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo's...

www.macrumors.com/2023/10/24/kuo-m3-macbook-pro-october-30

Open Source in Finance Forum New York | Linux Foundation Events

The only conference dedicated to driving collaboration and innovation in financial services through open source software

events.linuxfoundation.org/open-source-finance-forum-new-york

Palate Cleanser

Holistic pet shop features bakery and all-natural food to promote healthy, happy dogs and cats

Pet N Mind, a nutrition pet food shop and adoption center, features bakery and all-natural food to promote healthy, happy dogs and cats.

abc7chicago.com/localish/pet-bakery-and-natural-food-shop-promotes-healthy-eats-for-furry-pals/13754000

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